Infrared-reflection-mode near-field microscopy using an apertureless probe with a resolution of lambda/600

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作者
Lahrech, A
Bachelot, R
Gleyzes, P
Boccara, AC
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[1] Laboratoire d'Optique Physique, Ecl. Sup. Phys. Chim. Indust. V., Ctr. Natl. la Rech. Sci. UPR A0005, 75005 Paris, 10, rue Vauquelin
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10.1364/OL.21.001315
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We report a near-field optical microscopy experiment at lambda = 10.6 mu m, using an apertureless metallic tip functioning simultaneously in the atomic force microscopy tapping mode. The 17-nm optical resolution (lambda/600) that we achieved confirms the validity and the potential of this concept for numerous applications. (C) 1996 Optical Society of America
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